19/12/2025
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YASMIN’S DATE & WALNUT ROLL COOKIES
Makes 3 logs (36 cookies)
⏱ Prep 30 min | Bake 35 min | 🌡 170°C
Dough:
200g Butter or 225g olive oil, 440g spelt flour, 18g baking powder, 25g sugar (opt), 12g vanilla, 55g boiling water, 5g vinegar
Filling:
350g Medjool dates + 55g hot water, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg
100g toasted walnuts + 2 Tbsp tahini (opt)
Method:
1️⃣ Mix dough ingredients, knead smooth, chill
2️⃣ Soften dates with water, mash with spices
3️⃣ Roll dough into 3 rectangles, spread date paste, add tahini & walnuts
4️⃣ Roll into logs, score, bake 30–35 min until golden
5️⃣ Cool, slice fully & dust with icing sugar ✨
Variation: Use Nutella, almond butter, jam, or your favourite spread.
Full recipe link 🔗 in bio.